Oregon Coast National Wildlife Refuge Complex- USFWS
Bandon, Oregon
| Job Type | Paid Internship |
| Salary | $2,000 per month |
| Deadline | Mar 02, 2026 |
Works with refuge staff to gain experience in habitat restoration, biological surveys, and visitor services/facilities. This position is stationed in Bandon, OR at Bandon Marsh National Wildlife Refuge.
Duties include:
- Identify, monitor, map and remove invasive plants to improve habitat conditions
- Participate in the restoration project at Crook Point (requires camping at a remote field site with no running water or electricity, ~1-2 nights/week)
- Conduct weekly nest monitoring of black oystercatchers and other on-going seabird research projects
- Assist with native pollinator garden activities
- Assist Shoreline Education for Awareness with on-site interpretation and education for visitors on the seabirds and marine mammals of Oregon Islands Wildlife Refuge
Requirements:
- B.Sc. preferred or some undergrad coursework in biology, natural resources, park management, or related field required
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident under age 31
- Valid state driver’s license
- Must be able to work independently and in groups
- Must have good observational and communication skills
- Schedule flexibility, including weekend, holidays, and morning/evening shifts
Benefits:
- $2,000 monthly living stipend
- Free co-ed bunkhouse style lodging with laundry, wi-fi, utilities, and more included (sorry, no pets)
- Professional development, training, and networking opportunities
- Public Land Corps status for hiring
- Work vehicle and equipment provided (Intern is responsible for personal transportation needs)
Email application packet(s) as a single PDF to oregoncoast@fws.gov by March 2, 2026.
To be clear which internship you are applying for, files should be named with internship type and last/first name:
OCNWRC_ranger_LastFirst
OCNWRC_refuge_LastFirst
To be considered, all packets must have all three items in a SINGLE PDF and follow the naming convention.
Application must include:
- Cover letter that addresses the listed qualifications for the position of interest
- Resume documenting your work experience, education, skills, contact information, etc.
- Contact information for three professional references (must include email and phone number)
If applying for multiple positions, submit each as its own application
For more information contact:
Alex Cook Refuge Manager
Alexandra_Cook@fws.gov, (541) 347-1470
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
| Category | Outdoor Recreation , Restoration , Wildlife |
| Tags | Naturalist , Ornithology |